Diha Gram Panchayat, Ariari
Diha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sheikhpura district of Bihar. It falls under the Ariari Panchayat Samiti and Sheikhpura Zila Parishad. Diha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Baikathpur, Diha, and Ekrain. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Diha Gram Panchayat
Diha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baikathpur |
| 2 | Diha |
| 3 | Ekrain |
| 4 | Itahara |
| 5 | Raundaphar |
| 6 | Sahasrama |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Diha Gram Panchayat
Diha Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Diha Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Ariari Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Diha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sheikhpura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Diha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Diha Gram Panchayat
Where is Diha Gram Panchayat located?
Diha Gram Panchayat is located in the Sheikhpura district of Bihar. It falls under the Ariari Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Diha Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Diha Gram Panchayat: Baikathpur, Diha, Ekrain, Itahara, Raundaphar, and Sahasrama.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Diha Gram Panchayat come under?
Diha Gram Panchayat comes under Ariari Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sheikhpura district.
Which District Panchayat does Diha Gram Panchayat come under?
Sheikhpura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Diha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Diha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ariari Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sheikhpura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Diha Gram Panchayat?
Diha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Diha Gram Panchayat do?
Diha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.